Essential Install | Projectors & Screens
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Full HD 1080p still
produces great results
from machines like
the Vivitek H5098
pin-connections. Vertical supports are included to eliminate
horizontal deflection and to offer frame stability. The CURVE
is typically set up on legs, but can be optionally equipped
with hanging points for flying or fixed installations. The
projection surface comes with special designed hooks to
simplify its mounting and offers a tight fitting to the curved
frame. The CURVE is also available in ‘Fullwhite’ which
means no borders and no depth, making the picture float
in space. The Fullwhite offers a modular multi-element
frame made of special extruded and hardened aluminium
alloy with a shape profile cross section with 45° edge. This
option is popular for architectural projection installation
and flying projection screens.
Karma-AV’s options here include access to the Vivitek
brand. The distributor argues that with 4K projector prices
remaining stubbornly high and 4K TVs looking small, a
strong option is a specialised Full-HD projector and screen.
Four projectors are available from the entry-level H1060
to the deluxe H5098, with a range of lens options and
with wide lens shift capabilities. For screens, Karma has its
own Ultimate Screens brand offering a range of UK-made,
4K-ready, acoustically-transparent choices. Ultimate Screens
is taking a fresh approach by uniting the efficient delivery
of advanced, easy-to-install fixed-frame screens with
competitive and upfront pricing devoid of hidden costs.
The choice comprises fixed-frame acoustically-transparent
screens in both 16:9 and 2.35:1 and standard sizes from
2.0m to 5.0m in 10cm increments. Above 5.0m to 6.5m
in 2.35:1 only. Bespoke Fixed Frame screens are also
available on short lead times and soon to be introduced are
electronically masked screens from 2.0m to 6.5m.
Ease of installation is key here and the manufacturer
says that whilst the majority of other brands require the
screen to be attached to frame and tensioned face down
on the ground, risking damage to the velvet frame and
screen material, the approach here allows this process
to be completed in four simple stages after the frame is
attached on the wall. Other features highlighted include
4K acoustically-transparent screen material and a tactile
ultra-black surround, with high-quality light absorption for
strong contrast with the projected image.
Another brand highlighting the rise in demand for
‘living room’ cinema is Optoma, particularly for multi-use
family spaces where customers want to mix TV, film and
gaming, but in high-ambient light conditions.
To meet this demand, Optoma has added the HD27
to its range of projectors and the ALR100 ambient light
projecting screen.
Created for Full HD 1080p home entertainment, the
portable HD27 is equipped with an enhanced colour
wheel and multiple modes and settings. Each mode has
been fine-tuned by Optoma’s colour team to ensure
quality of performance. This projector also works with
Optoma’s HDMI wireless system, WHD200, which is
designed to stream video content wirelessly up to 20
metres in any room.
In other application areas, designed for use with Optoma’s
ultra-short throw projectors, the ALR100 100in fixed frame
screen has a 0.42 gain which provides wide viewing angles
from any seating position and is designed to give deeper
black levels in dark scenes, even with the lights on.
More Information:
Pulse Cinemas +44 (0)1279 647039, www.pulsecinemas.com
AWE Europe: +44 (0)1372